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Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico

Full City Profile

111,975 Population 14,505/sq mi density
5,148 ft Elevation 1,569 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ciudad Guzmán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density14,505/sq mi
Coordinates19.7041°N, 103.4638°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 106 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 149 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 124 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 134 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 131 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 100 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 141 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 39 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 135 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 279 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 162 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 147 km
2021 Rick Category 2 173 km
2021 Nora Category 1 193 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 254 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 147 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 132 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 200 km
2013 Erick Category 1 225 km
2012 Bud Category 3 232 km
2011 Jova Category 3 167 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 141 km
2009 Andres Category 1 202 km
2006 John Category 4 225 km
2006 Lane Category 1 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 300 km
1996 Alma Category 2 220 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 134 km
1996 Boris Category 1 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 84 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 106 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 109 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 49 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 72 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 149 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 124 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 27 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 175 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 180 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Ciudad Guzmán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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